Removal and Installation

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Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the right front tire assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Splash Shield Bolts
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Remove the splash shield.
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING

Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Pulley
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Remove the water pump pulley.

Fig 3: Removing Four Bolts And Water Pump
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Remove the four bolts and the water pump.
NOTE:
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.